Blog: Asbestos
- 5 hidden sources of asbestos exposure
Sep 8, 2025
We know asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, can cause serious health issues, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Despite its known dangers, we still find asbestos in various products. From toys and cosmetics to appliances and our vehicles, we can find ourselves exposed to this mineral in unexpected places. By having an understanding of where we may come into contact with this material we can take precautions against exposure. The following will provide additional information on...Read More - Do popcorn ceilings have asbestos in them?
Aug 19, 2025
If you buy a house with popcorn ceilings, one of your first concerns may be that it contains asbestos. This can also be a concern for a worker who notices that their place of employment has these older styles of ceilings. If you’re spending eight hours a day somewhere, you don’t want to be breathing asbestos particles the entire time. But is this concern warranted? Is there actually asbestos in popcorn ceilings? Health risks of...Read More - What is the difference between asbestosis and mesothelioma?
Jul 14, 2025
Exposure to asbestos can lead to serious health conditions, including asbestosis and mesothelioma. While both diseases stem from asbestos exposure, they differ in nature, symptoms, and legal implications. It is helpful for those affected by asbestos exposure to know the difference. Asbestosis and mesothelioma defined Asbestos, a once-common material in construction and manufacturing, can result in serious illness if inhaled. We now know that inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause severe damage to lung tissue...Read More - EPA to Revisit Asbestos Ban in the USA
Jul 7, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its decision to reconsider the Biden administration’s ban on chrysotile asbestos, a type of asbestos used in the United States. This move has sparked debate among environmental advocates and industry stakeholders. Asbestos, a known carcinogen, has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually, prompting efforts to phase it out completely. The Biden-era ban aimed to eliminate chrysotile asbestos under the Toxic Substances Control Act, marking a...Read More - Pennsylvania to spend $75 million to fix asbestos in schools
Jun 17, 2025
Parents and students alike tend to think that school should be a safe space, at least physically. While schools can’t always prevent all forms of trauma and bullying, they can offer reasonably safe buildings and nutritious meals. In recent years, many school districts have invested heavily in modernized safety systems for lockdown scenarios. These projects focus on controlling the flow of pedestrian traffic into a school building and creating barriers for the protection of students...Read More - Talc-Based Products May Soon Be Tested for Asbestos
Jan 21, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule to test talc-based products for asbestos. This is set to apply to cosmetics, but will also apply to a host of other products. This move is part of an effort to help improve the safety of products that contain talc because those products may have unintended asbestos in them. The rule, which was published in December 2024, is meant to help protect consumers from health...Read More - Workers Fired for Reporting Unsafe Asbestos Disposal File Lawsuit
Jan 14, 2025
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. Researchers know that it causes mesothelioma and lung cancer, as well as certain other cancers. Asbestos removal and remediation are important for public safety. Before the cancer risks of asbestos were well-known, businesses used asbestos for many different purposes. It is present in many buildings and also in many landfills. Unfortunately, remediation can be expensive and time-consuming. Some businesses and government authorities may try to cut corners regarding asbestos...Read More - The risk of secondhand asbestos exposure
Jan 13, 2025
When people think of asbestos-related diseases, they often imagine workers who dealt with the material directly. However, the danger doesn’t stop at the job site. Family members of these workers can also face serious health risks from secondhand asbestos exposure. What is secondhand asbestos exposure? Secondhand asbestos exposure happens when workers unknowingly bring tiny asbestos fibers home on their clothes, hair, or skin. Jobs like construction, shipbuilding, or factory work often involved asbestos-containing materials. Once...Read More - Pericardial mesothelioma is rare and deadly
Dec 11, 2024
Pericardial mesothelioma develops aggressively in the pericardium, the thin sac surrounding the heart, and accounts for less than 1% of all mesothelioma cases. Exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals once widely used for their heat-resistant properties, primarily causes this rare cancer. Symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma Symptoms often mimic other heart conditions, complicating diagnosis. Common symptoms include persistent chest pain, difficulty breathing during physical activity, unusual fatigue, irregular or rapid heartbeats, and a persistent cough...Read More - Is there a link between asbestos exposure and breast cancer?
Nov 1, 2024
Various industries use asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals, due to its resistance to heat and corrosion. However, medical professionals have long known its adverse health effects and the fact that exposure can lead to serious illnesses such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Given the prevalence of asbestos in past construction and industrial applications, there is growing concern about its potential link to other forms of cancer, including breast cancer. Understanding asbestos and its...Read More